Midterm #2 (Lecture 15 - Hearing Impairments) Flashcards
Types of hearing loss
Conductive - ear canal/middle ear, infection, obstruction
- Treatable without hearing aids
Sensorineural - Most common, in the nerves, permanent, hearing aids can help (not heal), early detection is critical
Mixed - Mix of both
Unique to each individual
Main causes of hearing loss
Infection
Impacted ear wax
Repeatedly exposed to loud noise
Aging
Trauma/injury
Perforated (damaged) ear drum
Symptoms of hearing loss
Difficulty following conversations and missing parts of it
Ringing/buzzing/whistling
Speaking louder than needed
Listening at a louder volume than needed
Ripple effect of deafness/hearing loss
Loss of hearing –> language deprivation/deprivation of info –> can lead to (physical, emotional and mental) health issues
What is the mask of benevolence?
Think you’re helping but actually making it worse
Over-doing it: talking too loud, over enunciating words, slow speech
Missing the mark: well-intended help but causing more harm
Assuming: type/degree of hearing loss is different for everyone, assuming the person is rude
Deaf vs deaf
Medical perspective: deaf people can’t, sign language is inferior to spoken, normal hearing person is the role model, no acceptance or support of a deaf culture
Cultural perspective: Deaf people can, sign language is equal to spoken, successful deaf people are role models, respect and value culture
Deafness is an ________ not a __________
identity
disability
Social model
What is Audism?
Discrimination against people who experience hearing loss
- Assist communication
- Assuming they can’t do anything by themselves
- Deafness isn’t a tragedy
- Patronizing athletes
- Employment discrimination
What is deaf anxiety?
A phenomenon that describes how stressful it can be to be out in the world as a deaf person
Missing something someone is saying
Having to be hyper-alert
Not wanting to be seen as rude
What is meant by deaf gain?
Shift away from pathology focus (hearing loss)
Gain community, language, identity
Considerations for PA
Can occur without any restriction
Ensure effective position for demonstrations and have visual aids
Check for understanding, allow for time to explain
Use team signs, modified light/sound systems
Inform refs/umpires and opposition coach
Tap on the shoulder to gain attention
Contact local deaf sport organizations for more info on rule adaptations
Difference between signed exact english and sign language
Signing every word vs. language where you don’t have to
